Where trainees had scored themselves with less than three, we put in a structured training plan allowing the trainees to develop in this specific area.

The trainees worked with their line manager and the buddy to put together a month-by-month plan for a year.

The programme manager would step if there were further issues, when a number of strategies were introduced.

Technical Skill development

‘Throughout the last 12 months I have been on the steepest learning curve of my life. So much information has been sent my way that I didn’t think I would ever retain any of it. Surprisingly, I feel remarkably well prepared for a new career direction with an abundance of marketable skills.’John, Year 2 trainee